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Massachusetts - State and Local Parks in North of Boston/Merrimack Valley

Bradley Palmer State Park
Asbury Street
Topsfield, MA
Phone: 508-887-5931

This park features trails for hiking, biking and cross-country skiing. In addition, there is an area set aside for canoeing.



Halibut Point State Park Rockport MAHalibut Point State Park
Gott Avenue
Rockport, MA
Phone: 508-546-2997

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Halibut Point is a beautiful coastal seascape. Looking seaward, the view stretches from Crane Beach in Ipswich to Mount Agamenticus in Maine and the Isles of Shoals off the coast of New Hampshire. A Visitors Center located near the Babson Farm quarry features exhibits about the park's natural and cultural history. The 60-foot tall structure offers panoramic views.
The park is open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day; a parking fee is charged. The park is open sunrise to sunset from Labor Day to Memorial Day. On weekends from Memorial Day through Columbus Day tours of the quarry are offered. Other programs include wildflower walks and tidepool programs during the summer and seabird walks during the winter. Recreational uses: Fishing, historic site, picnicking, scenic viewing area, cross-country skiing, walking trails.



Harold Parker State Forest
1951 Turnpike St., Route 114
North Andover, MA  01845
Phone: 508-686-3391

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Harold Parker State Forest, 20 miles north of Boston, comprises 3,000 acres of hardwood forest. Swimming at Berry Pond,which has a sand beach, a new wash house, changing rooms, and flush toilets. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day. Lifeguards are on duty 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Grills and picnic tables are available.



Lawrence Heritage State Park
1 Jackson Street
Lawrence, MA
Phone: 508-794-1655

This historic park features fishing areas, hiking trails, and boating. Open 9 am-4 pm.



Lowell Heritage State Park
500 Pawtucket Boulevard
Lowell, MA
Phone: 978-369-6312

Park features hiking and biking trails, cross-country skiing, swimming, picnic areas, and more.



Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest
Trotting Park Road
Lowell, MA
Phone: 508-453-0592

This is a 1,150-acre park with swimming, canoeing, and fishing areas. Visitors can enjoy hiking and cross-country ski trails, in addition to seasonally scheduled programs.



Maudslay State Park Newburyport MAMaudslay State Park
Curzon Mill Road
Newburyport, MA
Phone: 978-465-7223

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This park features 19th century gardens and plantings, rolling meadows, towering pines, and one of the largest naturally-occurring stands of mountain laurel in Massachusetts. Most breathtaking are the ornamental trees and masses of azaleas and rhododendrons that bloom in May and June. An exquisite place for walking, biking, horseback riding and informal picnics. Cultural events are a regular feature during the summer. During the winter a portion of the park is off limits due to roosting bald eagles, but the remainder provides excellent cross country skiing and winter walks. Parking Fee at is $2.



Salisbury Beach State Reservation Salisbury MASalisbury Beach State Reservation
Beach Road, Route 1A
Salisbury, MA  01952
Phone: 508-462-4481

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Salisbury Beach is one of the state's most popular ocean beaches, stretching 3.8 miles along the Atlantic Ocean. This 521-acre park offers swimming, boating, fishing, and camping, and is very popular with trailer campers. Facilities include a 484-site campground with renovated bathhouses, an extensive day-use parking lot, three new comfort stations for beach users with boardwalks over the dunes, and a new playground and pavilion area. The facility also has two boat ramps on the Merrimack River at the campground's southern edge. In fall and winter, harbor seals often sun themselves on the jetty.
The campground office hours are 8 a.m.–10 p.m. The camping season is from early May to mid-October. Off-season camping is available from mid-October to late November for Thursday, Friday and Saturday night stays. There is a $2 per night surcharge for camping fees at Salisbury Beach. the $2 surcharge will be added to the day-use fee for cars and buses.



Sandy Point State Reservation
Parker River Wildlife Refuge, Refuge Road
Ipswich, MA
Phone: 508-462-4481

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Sandy Point is at the southern tip of Plum Island, a classic Atlantic Ocean barrier island. The 77-acre park is among the state's most beautiful and popular coastal beaches. It is also an important nesting area for the piping plover and the least tern. Recreational activities include walking, beachcombing, fishing, and birding. Access is through the abutting Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. The reservation is open sunrise till sunset. Parking is allowed only in two designated areas. When these lots are full, the reservation is temporarily closed. Pedestrians have free access to the beach, but must stay clear of all fenced areas. \



Willowdale State Forest
Linebrook Road
Ipswich, MA
Phone: 508-887-5931

Features hiking and cross-country ski trails.



“The Guardsman” – Stockbridge
Now through July 31, 2010
Circus Smirkus – Wilbraham, MA
July 30, 2010 to July 31, 2010
Comedian Chelsea Handler -- Hyannis
July 31, 2010
Paquito D'Rivera and Synchronicity – Rockport
July 31, 2010
Black Sea Salsa -- Hingham, MA
July 31, 2010
Aretha Franklin and her Orchestra -- Cohasset
August 1, 2010
Chamber music and dinner at the Clark – Williamstown, MA
August 3, 2010
Tanglewood on Parade -- Lenox, MA
August 3, 2010
Talking Hands Theatre Puppet Show -- Springfield, MA
August 3, 2010
George Thorogood and The Destroyers -- Cohasset
August 5, 2010
"Snow White" with Kaleidoscope Children’s Theatre -- Cohasset, MA
August 5, 2010
Lisa Lampenelli -- Hyannis, MA
August 5, 2010
Gloucester Sidewalk Days -- Gloucester, MA
August 5, 2010 to August 7, 2010
Suzanne Vega and Patty Larkin at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
August 6, 2010
School of Rock Presents: Live Aid Remade -- Arlington, MA
August 6, 2010
Ronan Tynan -- Hyannis
August 6, 2010
Kiddie Rock Concert: Princess Katie & Racer Steve -- Amherst, MA
August 7, 2010
Herbie Hancock at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
August 7, 2010
Bharata Natyam with Jaan R. Freeman -- Arlington, MA
August 7, 2010
Crane Beach Sandblast -- Ipswich, MA
August 7, 2010
Onset Blues Festival -- Onset, MA

August 7, 2010
Massachusetts Marketplace Festival -- Wellesley, MA
August 7, 2010
The Beach Boys -- Hyannis
August 7, 2010
The Beach Boys -- Cohasset, MA
August 8, 2010
Cellist Yo-Yo Ma and his Silk Road Ensemble -- Lenox
August 8, 2010
Circus Smirkus – Revere, MA
August 8, 2010 to August 9, 2010
Herbie Hancock – Lenox, MA
August 9, 2010
Taste of Park Plaza – Boston, MA
August 10, 2010
Peter Frampton -- Hyannis, MA
August 10, 2010
Gabriel Iglesias -- Hyannis
August 11, 2010
"Goldilocks and The Three Bears" with Kaleidoscope Children’s Theatre -- Cohasset, MA
August 12, 2010
Entrain! – Sandwich, MA
August 12, 2010
Lyle Lovett and His Large Band at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
August 13, 2010
Provincetown Jazz Festival -- Provincetown, MA
August 13, 2010 to August 14, 2010
Hookers Ball -- Chatham, MA
August 14, 2010
Hookers Ball -- Chatham, MA
August 14, 2010
Adega Coop De Borba Wine Tasting -- Attleboro, MA
August 14, 2010
Tony Bennett -- Cohasset, MA
August 14, 2010
Jonathan Edwards and Aztec Two-Step at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
August 14, 2010
Film Night at Tanglewood – Lenox
August 14, 2010
Gloucester Waterfront Festival -- Gloucester, MA
August 14, 2010 to August 15, 2010
Iron Bridge Dinner -- Shelburne Falls, MA
August 15, 2010
Little Red Riding Hood..The Musical -- Saugus, MA
August 15, 2010
Boston's Children's Festival -- Boston, MA
August 17, 2010
Walker Bros. Circus -- Pepperell, MA
August 17, 2010
Grand Illumination at the Tabernacle -- Martha’s Vineyard, MA
August 18, 2010
"Jack and The Beanstalk" with Kaleidoscope Children’s Theatre -- Cohasset, MA
August 19, 2010
The B-52s at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
August 20, 2010
Fireworks at Ocean Park By The Sea -- Martha’s Vineyard, MA
August 20, 2010
Comedian Lewis Black -- Cohasset
August 21, 2010
CraftFest -- Cotuit
August 21, 2010 to August 22, 2010
James Montgomery Blues Band at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
August 21, 2010
Sandcastle and Sculpture Day -- Nantucket, MA
August 21, 2010
All-Chopin concert -- Lenox
August 24, 2010 to August 26, 2010
Marcia Ball at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
August 27, 2010
Natalie MacMaster at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
August 28, 2010
Shakespeare's “Twelfth Night” at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
August 29, 2010
Summer Chef Series -- North Andover, MA
August 30, 2010
Summer Chef Series -- North Andover, MA
August 30, 2010
Crosby, Stills, & Nash – Lenox
September 1, 2010
Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
September 3, 2010
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
September 4, 2010
Robert Randolph and the Family Band at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
September 10, 2010
Banjo and Fiddle Contests at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
September 11, 2010
Dave Matthews Tribute Band -- Salisbury
September 16, 2010
Halfway to St Patrick’s Day Irish Music Weekend -- Salisbury
September 17, 2010 to September 19, 2010
The Magic of Storytime with Cinderella and Snow White -- Saugus, MA
September 19, 2010
North American Sea Glass Festival -- Hyannis, MA
October 9, 2010 to October 10, 2010
Wellfleet OysterFest -- Wellfleet, MA
October 16, 2010 to October 17, 2010
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